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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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